Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +24.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Zucker 47.0% vs Backlund 50.8% (-24.2%)
Offensive zone
Zucker 55.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 72.8%
Neutral zone
Backlund 58.3%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 58.4%
41.6%
58.4%
Zucker
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Zucker
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
16.7% (12)
51.9% (1,083)
-35.2%
Power Play
66.7% (3)
51.7% (120)
+15.0%
On even strength, Backlund has a +35.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Zucker is 27.3% vs left-shot opponents (11).
Zucker shoots left. Backlund is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (824).
Home / Away
Zucker
Backlund
Home
28.6% (7)
51.9% (673)
Away
25.0% (8)
49.9% (713)
By Period
Zucker
Backlund
P1
37.5%
51.4%
P2
0.0%
50.5%
P3
33.3%
51.4%
Final 5 min
0.0%
50.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Zucker
42.0%▲
37.0%
26.7%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.9%